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online assessment platform · mastery-based learning

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Remote · United States$100k–$180k/yrPosted 6 months ago
Software engineeringUnspecifiedFull Time
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FULL-STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Are you passionate about building innovative web applications and using AI to address real-world learning challenges? Do you want to help shape the future of education?

PrairieLearn is an early-stage EdTech startup. We are hiring talented Full-Stack Software Engineers.

Location: Fully remote (anywhere in the US) Position Type: Full-time Visa Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas at this time.

About US

PrairieLearn is an open-source assessment platform, originally developed at the University of Illinois and now used at top universities across the US, including Berkeley, Princeton, Michigan, and UIUC. We empower mastery-based learning and large-scale assessment with an emphasis on reliability and innovation. We are like a "power-user" version of Gradescope/Canvas/Moodle. We’re also developing AI tooling in the product, including LLM agents to help instructors create content, and vision-language models to help grade student work. This is practical, user-facing AI work with real-world impact — not a research sandbox.

About THE Role

We are a small, profitable, open-source, bootstrapped company growing quickly. Our users love us and we have very high retention and rapid spread through word of mouth. As an early-stage hire, you’ll work across the stack and enjoy meaningful ownership from day one. You’ll help deliver practical, user-facing features with clear guardrails and authentic educational impact.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain systems across the stack: Node.js/TypeScript backend, Postgres, and React. We use tRPC, TanStack, and AWS.

  • Design features end-to-end, from conception to rollout, working in a small team to architect and iterate on these features

  • Collaborate directly with educators and TAs to translate academic needs into high-quality features

You Might Be a Fit If You…

  • Have experience with full-stack web development

  • Enjoy engaging directly with users—especially instructors and TAs

  • Love owning projects from initial idea through to production

  • Love using the cutting edge of AI development tools (Claude, Codex)

  • Even if you don’t meet every requirement: If you’re a quick learner and passionate about education and engineering, we encourage you to apply!

OUR TECH STACK

WHY JOIN PRAIRIELEARN?

  • Bootstrapped & Profitable: We’re growing quickly and sustainably

  • Open Source: Collaborate with a global community of developers and educators

  • Stock Options: As an early hire, you’ll receive stock options with your offer

  • Remote Culture: Work from anywhere in the US with a flexible schedule

  • Unlimited PTO & Flexible Hours: Take time when you need it and work when you perform best

  • Career Growth: Early-stage team members have outsized opportunities for impact and learning

DETAILS

Location: Remote (US only) Salary: $100k-$180k depending on experience Benefits: Stock options (0.5% - 1.5%), unlimited PTO, flexible hours Type: Full-time Visa sponsorship: Not available

PrairieLearn is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Thank you for applying to PrairieLearn!